MINUS THE BEAR Announces First Reunion Show For Upcoming Best Friends Forever Fest

Minus the Bear is back! The band originally broke up in 2018 after an extensive farewell tour, and has announced their first reunion show for 2025 as they headline the Best Friends Forever in Las Vegas, NV this October. Minus the Bear will play their 2005 album Menos el Oso alongside bands like Jawbreaker, Rilo Kiley, Mineral playing their farewell show, and more! Tickets are available here. The full lineup is:

• TBA
• Jawbreaker
• Minus the Bear (performing Menos el Oso)
• Rilo Kiley
• Mineral (farewell show)
• Texas Is The Reason
• Cursive (performing Domestica & The Ugly Organ)
• Pedro The Lion (30^th anniversary show)
• Bear Vs. Shark (performing Terrorhawk)
• Superchunk
• Marietta
• Pretty Girls Make Graves
• TBA
• Tigers Jaw
• Wednesday
• Rival Schools
• Narrow Head
• The Appleseed Cast
• Knapsack, Hey Mercedes
• Mates Of State
• J. Robbins Plays Burning Airplanes
• Elliott
• These Arms Are Snakes
• Pity Sex
• Oakwood
• Snowing
• King Of Like Spitting
• Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate)
• Speedy Ortiz
• Ozma
• Midrift
• February
• Knumears
• Prize Horse
• Awakebustillinbed
• Crochet
• Tiger Bike

Additionally, Minus the Bear has signed with Do Better For Artists with Jordyn Reese. Speaking on the partnership, Reese stated: “Minus the Bear has been a cult favorite and pioneering force in independent rock for over two decades, and it’s an absolute honor to be part of this next chapter with them.

“Their ability to push creative boundaries while staying true to their artistry is exactly what Do Better For Artists stands for. This reunion isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about reintroducing MTB‘s legacy to both longtime fans and a new generation. I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.”

Minus the Bear‘s Dave Knudson added: “Vision, enthusiasm and drive are the most important qualities you can find in a manager and Jordyn has been gifted all three in spades. While working together on my first solo LP I found her love of music and strategy intoxicating. Having a long history with MTB, she seemed like the perfect choice to bring ideas and energy to our reunion.”